43 U.S.C. § 905 : US Code - Section 905: Homestead entries on forfeited lands

Search 43 U.S.C. § 905 : US Code - Section 905: Homestead entries on forfeited lands

All persons who, on September 29, 1890, were actual settlers in
good faith on any of the lands forfeited by section 904 of this
title and were otherwise qualified, on making due claim on said
lands under the homestead law within six months after the date of
the promulgation by the Commissioner of the General Land Office of
the instructions to the officers of the local land offices, for
their direction in the disposition of said lands, shall be entitled
to a preference right to enter the same under the provisions of the
homestead law and sections 904 to 907 of this title, and shall be
regarded as such actual settlers from the date of actual settlement
or occupation; and any person who prior to September 29, 1890, has
not had the benefit of the homestead or preemption law, or who has
failed from any cause to perfect the title to a tract of land
theretofore entered by him under either of said laws, may make a
second homestead entry under the provisions of sections 904 to 907
of this title. The Secretary of the Interior shall make such rules
as will secure to such actual settlers these rights: Provided, That
nothing herein shall extend any time or enlarge any rights given by
sections 904 to 907 of this title to any railroad company.